Test the waters with the sponsor for 3-5 years as they hold the properties in the DST, then decide if you want to align with them as a part of your long estate plan.Last (and best) recommendation: Ask your broker what the funds from operations (FFO) ratio is.

If you want to make it easier, look for one where it's all direct replacement meaning the water and gas and appliances are staying in the same place - less permits and less cost.

So if your big into water sports, living in the desert could have all the profit in the world but it's going to be miserable hell and odd's are after some months the profits wont matter.

Have a salon with a water heater that was installed around three months ago, and the tenant has complained that it's having issues heating the water; I suspect it may be an electrical issue with the system. 

This is my first extensively water damaged home that I may purchase.

Lawn, snow, electric, gas, water ???

Hello, I am planning on purchase two triplexes that have a single water meter for each property.

Lack of water?   

But, if you pay utilities, it might make sense to add a bit for the extra water / electricity.Personally, I would use this as an opportunity to tear up that 3 year lease. 

Another post someone made a comment about how “he can help the seller avoid foreclosure”These types of predatory messages also can get you in deep hot water as they have no intention of helping they just want the house at a discount